Lexic.us

Definition of Asphalt

1. Noun. Mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing.

2. Verb. Cover with tar or asphalt. "Asphalt the driveway"

3. Noun. A dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons.

Definition of Asphalt

1. n. Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen.

2. v. t. To cover with asphalt; as, to asphalt a roof; asphalted streets.

Definition of Asphalt

1. to coat with asphalt (a substance used for paving and roofing) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asphalt

asperser aspersers asperses aspersing aspersion aspersion aspersions aspersive aspersor aspersorium

aspersors Asperula asperulate Asperula odorata Asperula tinctoria asphalt (current term) asphalted asphaltic asphalting asphaltite

asphaltites asphalts asphaltum asphaltums asphenc lens aspheric aspheric aspherical aspheric lens asphodel

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